Sermons on Pick Up Your Cross:

The Sign Of The Cross

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

The inscription on Jesus’ cross marked God’s final sacrifice for sin.

The Sign of the Cross May 24, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction I The Lamb A The Passover (one of 3 major annual feats, along with Pentecost & Tabernacle) 1 Practical (remember God’s obedience from Egypt ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

At The Cross... Is Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 15, 2014

At the cross of Christ is forgiveness and wholeness.

At the Cross is Forgiveness Luke 19:37-44 Introduction Luke 19:37-43 Last week we bean a series looking at the cross. We saw at the cross was the most expressive way God could show his love to mankind. By way of laying down his life, Jesus took the most horrible, and painful way of dying to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-44

Denomination: Nazarene

Veterans Of The Cross

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Jan 20, 2023

On this Veteran's Day celebration, we remember veterans of our military, but we are all veterans of Christ's Army

Even though Veteran’s Day is Friday, November 11, it’s important enough to celebrate it on this Sunday before the holiday. Unlike Memorial Day when we honor those who died while serving, Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans. Originally it was called Armistice Day, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-20, 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

His Story Is Your Story

Contributed by Christopher Kennedy on Jan 22, 2009

Faith in Jesus is being a part of something bigger than yourself.

On the random stack of things that magically appear outside my office door from time to time, this week I discovered a scrapbook that caught my attention. It was a scrapbook of the first years of Shepherd of the Hills. I was curious to look at the old pictures, letters, bulletins, and other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Why The Cross? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 19, 2020

Why did Jesus have to die? What does the Resurrection mean to me?

Most of you know the Easter story; We know the timeline: Jesus came into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday – riding on a donkey and everyone singing and praising God, shouting Hosanna and waving palm branches. Jesus taught the people daily in the temple while the religions leaders plotted His death. On ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 8:21, Psalm 14:2-3, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Romans 7:15-20, John 3:16, 1 John 4:10, Romans 5:8, John 3:18, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Offense Of The Cross

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 18, 2022

Romans 1:16 says the gospel is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes. Power is something that is very invasive, and more than likely power will offend people. By design, the gospel contains a necessary offense.

In Romans 1:16 the apostle Paul said, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.” How many of us can actually declare, “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ?” How many of us truly believe that the gospel is “the power of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

No Cross… No Crown

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2023

In our text today this is a conditional promise.

Notice the condition on which this promise is made. The Lord said, if we are faithful unto death, He would give us a CROWN OF LIFE. He did NOT say, “If you are faithful a few short weeks, months or years I will give thee a Crown of Life”. The promise is made to those who are faithful unto ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 4, 2000

The cross,God's solution to man's problems.

Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: The cross-God's solutions for man's problem. Introductory Remarks: "Years I spent in vanity and pride Caring not my Lord was crucified Knowing not it was for me He died On Calvary. Mercy there was great and grace was free Pardon there was multiplied to me There my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-54, Matthew 27:32-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Message Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 1:18-25 regarding the foolishness of the gospel in the eyes of the world

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Title: The Message of the Cross, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/11/10, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul begins to deal with the greatest solution to the problem of division in this text – the gospel of Christ. Recount context: division in the church over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Concept Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus Christ's blood, our redemption through His sacrifice, and the hope we have in God's unfathomable love.

Warm greetings and welcome to this blessed gathering! We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, gathered in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our hearts are filled with gratitude, and our spirits are ready to receive the nourishing word of God, a word that has the power to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Topics: Blood, Jesus

The Centrality Of The Cross

Contributed by Bob Myers on Mar 15, 2001

The Cross is the Central Message of Christianity.

The Centrality of the Cross Galatians 6:14 In the Cross Christianity lays claim to having the most universally recognized symbol in all of world history. The Cross is more recognizable than a Coca-Cola can, CNN, or any nation’s flag. And the centrality of the Cross has even become part of our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cross Was Enough Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 11, 2022

Based on Mark 15 - Sermon challenges hearers to revisit the realities of the cross & its impact on our lives

“THE CROSS WAS ENOUGH” Mark 15 FBCF – 4/10/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” This is what we are going to do today. We are going to survey the cross. To survey something means to view it in detail, to inspect it, examine it, or appraise it to determine its ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Crosses

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 26, 2022

The Cross was a God-forsaken death for a God-forsaken people. In our reading we see 3 aspects of the Cross of Christ: The Cross of Rejection, Reception, and Redemption.

Martin Luther declared: “No one understands the Bible unless they are acquainted with the Cross.” The Cross was a God-forsaken death for a God-forsaken people. In our reading we observe 3 aspects of the Cross of Christ: It is a Cross of Rejection, Reception, and Redemption. ? Rejection The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Congregational

Boasting In The Cross Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 17, 2014

Paul concludes his Epistle by summarizing his arguments and by glorying in the Cross, which makes us free.

Free at last! Galatians is all about freedom…but if we’re not careful we can abuse it. Freedom is not a license to sin. Nor is it a lack of responsibility. New Hampshire’s motto is “Live free or die.” Our motto as Christians should be “Live holy or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Congregational

The Power Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the profound wisdom and power of God's love, as revealed through the cross, surpassing all human understanding and strength. Key

Good morning, dear friends! We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a family, bound together by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we find ourselves standing on the threshold of a profound truth, a truth that is as old as the universe itself, yet as fresh and as life-giving as the ...read more

Topics: Power, Cross